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Yale University ecologists reveal a lizard lineage that rode out the dinosaur-killing asteroid event with unexpected ...

The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also ...

In Science, Johnston et al. report trends in avian populations across North America at a spatial resolution of just a few hundred square kilometres (A. Johnston et al. Science 388, 532–537; 2025).

This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Bird populations across North America are falling most quickly in areas where ...